All of the mentioned points are actually on my strive-for list and several of those are on my dealbreaker list. I don't even think that list is asking for a lot, even though unfortunately some manufacturers seems to think so.

If the available software for reading office documents do not allow for writing word files or cost extra, as far as I am concerned, the phone has no office capabilities.

If the GPS isn't offline, as far as I am concerned, the phone has no GPS solution - roaming costs are insane.

If the media player is locked in to a store, and you can't replace it with an good alternative, as far as I am concerned the phone isn't equipped with a media player, only a store extension.

If you need to use special software to transfer files from a computer to your phone, as far as I am concerned, the phone is broken by design as a portable storage device.

A phone that doesn't have a user removable battery, is not built for users. It's built to expire.

If I can't buy a phone unlocked, I can't buy a phone that I decide how to use. If I don't decide how to use my phone, why would I buy it?

Now, I'm only pulling out the few points from that list that is important to me as a consumer and expert user. I have other points that do not disqualify Iphones, but really, these are all to some degree deal breakers for me. As it happens, I haven't yet had any problem finding a phone that allows as many as possible from my list of such essential functionality.

My biggest problem with the Iphone is that in my eyes, they have taken away essential functionality to better control the user. Just like Sony has been known to do. Unlike Sony, Apple has been so successful at this, that this disease is spreading throughout the phone business now.